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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the grand inquisitor believe when he was younger?
(a) The church purpose was to control.
(b) That Jesus wasn't real.
(c) In all that Jesus taught.
(d) That the church was evil.

2. What is the result of Jesus refusal to take power in the world?
(a) The world has no freedom.
(b) Jesus will be eventually forgotten.
(c) The world is divided according to faith.
(d) The church needs to take power.

3. Who does the grand inquisitor say is blameless?
(a) The spirit who tempted him.
(b) Those who renounced Jesus.
(c) The church for seizing power.
(d) Jesus for refusing temptation.

4. Why does the cardinal think that the church will appear to be gods?
(a) They will preach God's word.
(b) They will free the people from spiritual thought.
(c) They will perform miracles.
(d) They will have be all powerful.

5. What responsibility does the inquisitor say the has clergy taken on?
(a) Knowing the agony of freedom.
(b) Re-interpreting Jesus' work.
(c) Fixing man's mistakes.
(d) Freeing man's soul.

6. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus would do if he really loved humanity?
(a) Forgive all sins.
(b) Teach them his ways.
(c) Give them freedom.
(d) Establish his authority.

7. What does Alyosha think the Inquisition's secret aim is?
(a) Power and control.
(b) Spreading the word of Jesus.
(c) Helping the weak.
(d) Finding the truth.

8. Why does the grand inquisitor say men have fought and killed?
(a) To preserve the church.
(b) For common worship.
(c) For freedom to worship.
(d) For honor and power.

9. According to the grand inquisitor, what role does Jesus reject?
(a) Giver of wisdom.
(b) Aribiter of truth.
(c) Silent wanderer.
(d) Provider of food and shelter.

10. What will the church believe about their reign of power?
(a) It is in Jesus' name.
(b) It will be truthful and holy.
(c) They will expect Jesus' approval.
(d) They will know it is against Jesus' word.

11. What does the inquisitor predict the church will do when it achieves supreme authority?
(a) Make greater questions than those that tempted Jesus.
(b) Eliminate all misery.
(c) Give freedom to all.
(d) Finally understand Jesus temptation.

12. How does the grand inquisitor justify people turning their backs?
(a) He knows they are afraid of freedom.
(b) He points at advances in science.
(c) He says he would have done the same.
(d) His says misery increased and Christ was not around.

13. Why is there still doubt as to the truth of Jesus' divinity?
(a) The church has destroyed faith.
(b) Man is naturally sketptical.
(c) People are afraid to have faith.
(d) He refused to prove it.

14. What does the Cardinal say would happen if Jesus turned stones into bread?
(a) Everyone would be obedient to him.
(b) Everyone would respect him.
(c) His love would be understood.
(d) The bread would be refused.

15. Why does the inquisitor think people will rise?
(a) They will need more food.
(b) They will want Jesus' power.
(c) Because Jesus can't control them.
(d) Because they will not beleive in the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the grand inquisitor change his mind about religion?

2. Why do Catholics detest Mason's, according to Ivan?

3. How does the grand inquisitor think Jesus created conscience?

4. How does the church create a unified body of worship?

5. According to the grand inquisitor, what will the be the church's view on freedom?

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